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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
17
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Pills as best for liver, bowels and stomach. It promotes one pellet as laxative and three as cathartic, urging honesty in publishing war news amidst broader claims.
Washington weighs a bold move to join Japan andEntente in a Siberian campaign to counter German activity and protect warehouses and rail links near Vayndivostok. The plan faces legal and humanitarian concerns and hinges on Japans insistence on action.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States announced February 28 that members vote 1204 to 14 in favor of a resolution warning German business leaders that after the war an economic alliance will be formed against Germany unless the government is made accountable to the people by removing excessive armament.
In France a German assault after a heavy barrage on American trenches in the Chemin-des-Dames sector was repulsed with heavy German losses. American machine guns poured fire as the barrage lifted and American artillery then laid down a curtain of fire, forcing the attackers to retire without taking a single prisoner.
Washington February 28 the bill to govern federal operation of railroads passed the House by 87 to 6. Two Democrats and four Republicans opposed it in the final test. The dissidents were Thomas of Kentucky and Gordon of Ohio Democrats Chandler of Oklahoma Denison of Iowa Haugen and Ramseyer of Iowa Republicans.
Halifax Nova Scotia property owners whose homes were destroyed in the December 6 harbor explosion must still pay taxes on buildings that no longer exist under a ruling by the court of tax appeals.
Captain George T. Bailey of the Canadian Army Medical Corps was arrested by civil authorities for making statements deemed derogatory to the king's troops and calculated to injure recruiting efforts in Toronto Ontario.
A southwestern funnel swept across Tole and nearby countryside Thursday night, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Several people sustained minor injuries as residents scrambled to assess wreckage and secure shelter.
A New York fashion correspondent notes serge dresses will dominate spring dress bills due to economy and practicality. Blue serge frocks offer a neat, understated elegance, look economical, and suit wartime patriotism even if not inexpensive to make. Proper fit matters, but the dress should hang freely rather than cling to the body.
A handmade blue and white striped Japanese crepe blouse wins appeal with white linen stock cuffs and collar enhancing the design. A matching bonnet features a floral crown trim, a popular style for spring and summer.
In fashion land umbrellas stay short and thick with wooden sticks while novelty coats and capes appear slim. Tunic blouses enhance coats and pockets add a military air to sports coats. Skirts narrow to restrict steps. white collars pair with widow’s black frock. war brides wear colored bridal gowns. Hats feature a single bow, watches dangle on fobs, and utility coats resemble belted officers coats. Fur coats gain interest from belts, satin and silver lace highlight evening wear, and mourning dresses use dull silver buttons.
A Good Housekeeping inspired guide offers tips to improve home sewn garments. Emphasizes finishing visible stitching by hand, keeping raw hem edges, separate lining, and proper fit. Recommends feather stitching on hems, suitable interlinings, and detachable collars and cuffs for one piece dresses.
War time style turns to simple calicoes with printed designs on night shades. Designers pair calico with organdie and net to add lightness and femininity, creating chic outfits that appeal to patriotic shoppers while conserving wool.
Matelasse for neckwear and work returns to prominence in dress and military circles after years away. Worsted remains the chosen medium though scarce, admired in Paris for its smart look. Yarn unfit for uniforms becomes quilted style motifs with a freer, decorative touch.
Wyoming readers receive overseas conditions in France England Belgium and Italy plus U S food conservation progress. Buffalo herd in Yellowstone grows to 520 with 36 calves. injuries burn a prisoner in Glenrock jail. Casper bonds for fire station sold. gas tank explosion injures Samuel Egbert. several Wyoming residents receive honors and face trials. State fair six days of amusements planned. oil and gas developments expand in Big Piney and Con verse Niobrara regions.
A vintage advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a lifelong household cure for constipation, intestinal troubles, and general depression. It promises relief from indigestion and nervous symptoms, claiming a few doses act as a gentle laxative and urging readers to consult their physician, with sales advertised across civilized countries.
A fragmentary line from a 20th century newspaper item notes division among women over beliefs and relationships, mentioning Irish ties and marital status. The readable text hints at social judgment and gender roles without providing a full event or clear names.
A vintage home remedy advert describes mixing a half pint of water with a small amount of darko compound and glycerine from a druggist or at home. It promises to darken gray hair gradually without coloring the scalp, leaving hair soft and non sticky, and not rubbing off.
A garbled excerpt shows a complainant mentioning a purse and valuables, with another speaker responding. The readable fragments suggest a dispute over real valuables and some intent to take or remove items, but the source text is heavily incomplete and unclear.
Advertisement notes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for facial care and free samples from Cuticura Dept X Boston. It also promises refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles with relief on first use.
Praises American women for work in France and England, urges respect for mothers and sisters, promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure and tonic for women, claims benefits like improved health, vigor, and digestion, offers free medical advice at Dr. Pierce's hospital in Buffalo, NY.
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